Admin Assistant (Construction Site Office)

How2Apply Talent Network
Cape Town CBD, Western Cape
Full-time
Posted 1 hour ago
Full-time Admin & Office Support
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Job Description

You'll keep the paperwork, orders and people moving at a small accounting practice in Cape Town CBD. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

The site is in Cape Town CBD; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

What your day looks like

  • Capture timesheets and send them to payroll before cut-off.
  • Handle the office phone, email and walk-in queries.
  • Process purchase orders and follow up with suppliers on delivery dates.
  • Chase outstanding debtors with polite statements and calls.
  • Book training, medicals and PPE issue for new staff.

You'll need

  • At least 2 years of general office admin
  • Working knowledge of Sage, Pastel or a similar accounting package
  • Matric and an office administration or bookkeeping certificate
  • Confident talking to suppliers, clients and staff
  • You can handle many small tasks without losing track
  • Neat, reliable record keeping

Nice if you have

  • Dealer management system experience for motor roles
  • OHS Act safety file experience for construction roles
  • Driver's licence to run bank and supplier errands

On offer

  • Room to grow into an office manager or bookkeeping role
  • Annual bonus depending on business results
  • Paid Sage or Pastel courses

How to apply

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Cape Town CBD really suit you before you apply.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: your admin or bookkeeping certificates plus a CV listing the software you use daily.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 10 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Cape Town CBD.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

Tips to get shortlisted

  • Mention the exact accounting package and version (Sage Business Cloud, Pastel Partner) you know.
  • Keep your CV free of gaps; if you did a short temp contract, add it with dates.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationCape Town CBD, Western Cape
CategoryAdmin & Office Support
Experience5+ years
Posted25 October 2026
Closing Date27 November 2026
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